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DS12 EPE

2012 Mazda 5

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,122 mi
Last recorded119,122 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EPE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 119,122 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 118,684 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 109,463 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 109,399 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 109,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 100,492 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2023 100,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,264 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 69,666 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 58,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,801 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 45,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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DS12 EPE is a 2012 Mazda 5 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 67,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS12 EPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS12 EPE registered?

DS12 EPE is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DS12 EPE safe to buy?

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